What is a legal entity controller?

A legal entity controller, or a legal entity consultant, is involved in the financial management of a company. In this career, your duties involve organizing financial controls around all the different entities within your firm. This career requires skills in technical accounting. You must also be able to work with the financial department team and have experience communicating information with executives and management. Job qualifications generally include a bachelor’s degree and certification in accounting. Investment firms and other financial companies often hire legal entity controllers.